Description
The Victim in Their Mirrors
Book Summary
This work proposes an innovative exploration of the figure of the victim, moving away from traditional psychological, sociological, or normative approaches. The author, Myriam Herrera Moreno, invites the reader to discover the silhouette of the victim in literature, opera, cinema, criminal history, and contemporary visual culture. Through a multidisciplinary analysis, the book reveals how stereotypes, cultural narratives, and subcultural codes shape our perception of victimization. The result is a cultural-victimological fresco that offers new guidelines for understanding the persistence of certain roles and the complexity of the victim phenomenon in today's society.
What is it about?
The book delves into a victimological analysis from a cultural perspective, studying how the victim is represented and perceived through various artistic and social "mirrors." The author examines everything from poetry and classical tragedies to modern cinema and virtual imagery, as well as opera and criminal narrative. Based on these materials, specific cases of victimization are analyzed, such as child neglect, jihadist terrorism, bullying, murder for ambition, violence in sports, homophobic extermination, and narco-victimization. The approach integrates dogmatic approaches regarding the penal role of culture, criminological-visual perspectives, and the decoding of subcultural codes that generate victimization. The objective is to offer the specialist tools to interpret how the symbolic messages of victims are socially shaped and understood.
Main Topics
- Cultural victimology and multidisciplinary analysis of the victim figure.
- Representation of victimization in art, literature, cinema, and the media.
- Stereotypes and demands for "victim ideality" in contemporary society.
- Analysis of specific victimogenic phenomena: terrorism, bullying, gender violence, homophobia, and drug trafficking.
- Criminological-visual and narrative perspectives applied to the study of crime and the victim.
- The role of culture and subcultural codes in the perception and social construction of victimization.
Who is it recommended for?
This work is aimed at professionals, researchers, and students of criminology, victimology, criminal law, sociology, and social work. It will also be of great interest to psychologists, anthropologists, and anyone interested in understanding victim phenomena from a cultural perspective, far removed from conventional manuals. It is an especially valuable read for those seeking innovative and transversal approaches to the study of the victim and their social representation.
What this book contributes
- A pioneering and multidisciplinary vision of victimology, integrating cultural and artistic analysis.
- Conceptual tools to identify and deconstruct the stereotypes that surround victims in society.
- A deep analysis of real cases of victimization through unconventional sources (cinema, literature, opera).
- Keys to understanding how the symbolic messages of victims are socially interpreted and accepted.
- An enriching perspective for professionals who work directly with victims or in the field of criminal justice.
Technical Data
- Author: Herrera Moreno, Myriam
- Publisher: J.M. BOSCH EDITOR
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Social and cultural history, Crime and criminology, Criminal law and procedure
- Collection: O.VARIAS
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: July 2018
- Number of pages: 718
- Weight: 800 g
Editorial Assessment
This is a reference work in the field of cultural victimology, which stands out for its originality and analytical depth. The author succeeds in building bridges between seemingly disparate disciplines, offering a fresh and rigorous approach to the study of the victim. Its extensive content (718 pages) and innovative methodology make it an indispensable resource for academics and professionals who wish to go beyond traditional approaches. It is, without a doubt, a reading that invites reflection and expands the horizon of understanding on a topic of utmost social relevance.